Below is a full listing of courses in Classical archaeology offered regularly by the Department, as well as courses offered by other departments that are related to Classical archaeology. Note that, although many of these courses are offered frequently, not all are taught every year.
050 [006J] First Year Seminar: Art in the Ancient City (3). This course offers a comparative perspective on the archaeology of ancient Egypt and Bronze Age Greece (3000-1100 B.C.) exploring the public art produced by these two early Mediterranean societies: the Aegean Bronze Age palace centers of Crete and Mainland Greece and the territorial state of ancient Egypt.
075 [006J] First Year Seminar: The Archaeology of Death in the Ancient Mediterranean (3). This course explores the archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece by focusing on cemeteries - methods of burial, the treatment of the dead, burial rituals, post-burial cults, curses and curse tablets, and human sacrifice.
110 [028] First Year Seminar: The Archaeology of Palestine in the New Testament Period (JWST 110, RELI 110) (3). This course surveys the archaeology of Palestine (Modern Israel and Jordan) from the Persian Period (ca. 586 B.C.) to the Muslim Conquest (640 A.D.).
120 [020] Ancient Cities (3). An introduction to Near Eastern and classical archaeology through study of representative cities from Neolithic times to the period of the Roman Empire. May not be used to help satisfy the degree requirements for the major in classical archaeology.
241 [047] Archaeology of Ancient Near East (3). A survey of the cultures of the ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Anatolia (modern Turkey), and the Levant, from the first settled villages of the ninth millennium to the Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 B.C.
242 [048] Archaeology of Egypt (3). A survey of the archaeological remains of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlements of the neolithic period until the second century B.C.
243 [041] Minoans and Mycenaeans: The Archaeology of Bronze Age Greece (3). The course is a survey of the material culture of Greece, the Cyclades, and the eastern Mediterranean from the paleolithic period (ca. 50,000 years ago) until the end of the Bronze Age (ca. 1,200 B.C.). The primary focus will be the urbanized palatial centers that emerged in mainland Greece (Mycenaean) and the island of Crete (Minoan) in the second millennium B.C.
244 [049] Greek Archaeology (3). The historical development of the art and architecture of Greece from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period.
245 [050] Archaeology of Italy (3). The historical development of the Italian peninsula as seen in its physical remains, with emphasis upon Etruscan and Roman sites.
246 [051] History of Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3). An introduction to the history of Christian art in Italy and the eastern Mediterranean from the time of Constantine (c. 300) to the end of the Byzantine Empire (fall of Constantinople in 1453). Major monuments and art forms will be studied with an emphasis on their historical and cultural context.
262 [077] Art of Classical Greece (CLAR 262) (3). Prerequisite, any introductory-level art history course. A chronological study of the main development of Greek sculpture, architecture, and painting from the fifth to the first centuries B.C.
263 [078] Roman Art (ART 263) (3). The arts of Rome, particularly architecture, sculpture, and painting, proceeded by a survey of Etruscan and Hellenic art and their influence on Rome.
375 [075] The Archaeology of Cult: The Material Culture of Greek Religion (RELI 317) (3). This course examines the archaeological context of Greek religion, cults, and associated rituals from the Bronze Age until the Hellenistic period with emphasis on urban, rural, and panhellenic sanctuaries, and methods of approaching ancient religion and analyzing cult practices.
411 [111] Archaeological Field Methods (3). Systematic introduction to archaeological field methods, especially survey and excavation techniques.
440 [140] Problems in the History of Classical Ideas (3 each). Prerequisite, permission of the department.
445 [148] Art in the Age of Justinian and Theodora (3). Prerequisite, any course in history, art history, classics, or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary course is based on monuments, history, and contemporary writings of the Byzantine empire during the rule of Justinian I (527 - 565) and the empress Theodora (527 - 548). Approach will be comparative, analytical, and contextual, and will include a feminist.
448 [149A] Constantinople: The City and Its Art (3). Prerequisite, any course in history, art history, classics, or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary study of the city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire from 325 to 1453, with emphasis on the artistic, social, and cultural context. Includes study of monuments and their decoration, objects, contemporary documents and sources, all within a chronological, historical framework.
449 [149B] In Constantinople (3). Prerequisite, CLAR 448 or permission of instructor. This course, taught primarily in Istanbul, once Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine empire 325 - 1453, provides first-hand experience with monuments and an overview of the history, topography, and culture of this great city.
460 [193] Greek Painting (CLAR 460) (3). Prerequisite, any intermediate-level art history course or permission of instructor. A survey of the development of Greek art from geometric to Hellenistic painting through a study of Greek vases, mosaics, and mural paintings
461 [194] Archaic Greek Sculpture (CLAR 461) (3). Prerequisite, any intermediate-level art history course or permission of instructor. A focused study of sculpture during the Archaic period in Greece
462 [195] Classical Greek Sculpture (CLAR 462) (3). Prerequisite, any intermediate-level art history course or permission of instructor. A focused study of Greek sculpture during the classical period
463 [196] Hellenistic Greek Sculpture (CLAR 463) (3). Prerequisite, any intermediate-level art history course or permission of instructor. A focused study of Greek sculpture in the Hellenistic period.
464 [190] Greek Architecture (ART 464) (3). Prerequisite, CLAR 244 or permission.
465 [191] Architecture of Etruria and Rome (ART 465) (3). Prerequisite, CLAR 245 or permission.
475 [192] Rome and the Western Provinces (3). Survey of the material remains of the Western provinces of the Roman Empire, with attention to their historical context and significance.
488 [188] The Archaeology of the Near East in the Iron Age (3). Prerequisite, CLAR 241 or permission. A survey of the principal sites, monuments, and art of the Iron Age Near East, ca. 1200 to 500 B.C.
489 [189] The Archaeology of Anatolia in the Bronze and Iron Ages (3). Prerequisite, CLAR 241 or permission. A survey of Anatolian archaeology from the third millennium through the sixth century B.C.
512 [110] Ancient Synagogues (JWST 512, RELI 512) (3). Prerequisite, RELI 110 or consent. This is a course on ancient synagogues in Palestine and the Diaspora from the Second Temple period to the seventh century A.D.
561 [182] Mosaics: The Art of Mosaic in Greece, Rome, and Byzantium (3). Prerequisite, any course in Classics, Art History, or Religious Studies. Traces the development of mosaic technique from Greek antiquity through the Byzantine Middle Ages as revealed by archaeological investigations and closely analyzes how this dynamic medium conveyed meaning.
650 [153] Field School in Classical Archaeology (6). This course is an introduction to archaeological field methods and excavation techniques. For a period of five and one-half weeks, the student will participate in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork. The purpose is to allow the student to work directly with field archaeologists and specialists in the field and to do the actual digging and data processing, while reflecting on the broader aims of archaeological research.
680 [296] Roman Sculpture (ART 680) (3). (Alternate years.) Truemper.
683 [299] Etruscan Art (ART 683) (3). (Alternate years.) Staff.
781 [198] Aegean Civilization and Near Eastern Backgrounds (3). Issues and problems in the analysis of the material culture of the Aegean from the Neolithic period until the end of the Bronze Age. Haggis.
782 [199] The Archaeology of Dark Age Greece (3). Issues and problems in the analysis of the material culture of Early Iron Age of Greece from the collapse of the Bronze Age palaces to the earliest Greek city states. Haggis.
790 [290] Field Practicum in Archaeology (3). Seminar in archaeological excavation techniques to be conducted in the field. Previous excavation experience is expected. Summer or fall. Haggis, Sams, Terrenato.
794 [294] Greek Topography (ART 794) (3). Study of chief archaeological sites of Greece and of existing buildings and monuments. Attention to the problems of excavation and the role of the sites in Greek history. (Alternate years.) Sams.
797 [297] Roman Painting (ART 797) (3). (Alternate years.) Truemper.
798 [298] Roman Topography (ART 798) (3). (Alternate years.) Staff.
841 [341] Special Reading in Archaeology (3). Fall and spring. Staff.
910 [310] Seminar in Archaeology (3). Topics vary from year to year. Staff.
960 [358] Seminar in Ancient Art (ART 960). (3). Fall and spring. Sturgeon.
993 [393] Master's Thesis (3 or more). Both semesters. Staff.
994 [394] Doctoral Dissertation (3 or more). Both semesters. Staff.